Autumn Careers & Placements Fair 2026

Book your place at this year's Autumn Careers and Placements Fair and meet 80+ employers across different industries, offering graduate, placement, and internship roles. This flagship careers event is a fantastic opportunity to network with recruiters, build professional connections, and get deeper insights into what employers are looking for. Come along, build your confidence and feel Unstoppable!

Event details

Where

The Marquee, PATS Field, Stag Hill campus

When

Booking

This event is free

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Join the biggest careers fair of the year

The Autumn Careers and Placements Fair is your chance to network with employers across different industries offering graduate, placement, and internship roles.

Attending the Autumn Fair is your chance to:

  • See how your degree can lead to multiple career paths - your choice is wider than you think!
  • Start building connections with the top UK and global employers, whether you are in 1st, 2nd or final year. 
  • Discover opportunities you did not know existed which may not be advertised just yet. Most employers will be looking for students from any degree background, so keep your mind open to different options.
  • Get a head start on placement roles and graduate job applications for the 2026–27academic year. Most of these roles open in September/October and close very quickly, so this is your chance to get ahead and see what's out there for you.

Key details for this event

This event will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2026 between 11:00am - 3:00pm in The Marquee (PATS Field). There will be a quiet half hour from 10.30 - 11:00am for those who prefer a less crowded event. 

You can come along anytime and pop in between 11:00am - 3:00pm to speak with employers and bring your friends,

Please bring your student ID with you to be scanned on arrival. Graduates are also welcome to attend this event and meet employers. All attendees should register to attend this event via the Surrey Employability Hub.

A student talking to an employer at c careers fair
A student talking to an employer at a past Careers and Placements Fair

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